National/International

NEW YORK – The critically acclaimed narrative feature film Runoff by Louisville native Kimberly Levin will premiere simultaneously in Louisville and Lexington on July 24. Produced and filmed entirely in Kentucky, Runoff is coming off a successful opening in New … Read More >

If you were asked to assess the prospects of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, it is likely that you would be less than optimistic; after all the news is full of reports of violence and hatred from the region. … Read More >

From the Louisville Jewish Community Relations Council: In light of the agreement on nuclear proliferation reached between Iran and the P5+1, the Jewish Community of Louisville remains hopeful that this agreement will halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions in its tracks, and … Read More >

Charleston Massacre Is a Jewish Issue The tragedy that struck last week in Charleston should be sobering for all of us. Unfortunately, this act showed that the era of racially motivated violence has not ended, and that we still have … Read More >

Noah Rothbaum sat signing copies of his book The Art of American Whiskey at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience drinking out of a whiskey glass that said, “Drink Kentucky Bourbon.” But Rothbaum’s love of whiskey started much longer ago and … Read More >

DONATE TODAY (JTA) – Two synagogues and the homes of countless Jewish residents were damaged in the floods that swept through Houston on Monday and into Tuesday, inundating homes and businesses, sweeping away cars and leaving at least five people … Read More >

When the Louisville City FC was established late last year, Israeli midfielder Guy Abend was one of the first three players signed by the soccer club, which is currently tied for fifth in the United Soccer League’s 12-team Eastern Conference … Read More >

On, Saturday, April 25, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, leaving an enormous human tragedy in its wake. Latest numbers suggest over 3,000 people have been killed and thousands more injured. According to the United Nations, the death toll … Read More >

Crisis in Ukraine The past year has been a trying time for Jews all over the world as crises have affected our community to such an extent that the whole world has taken notice. War last year in Israel; violence … Read More >

NEW YORK, March 5, 2015 (JTA) – Jewish perseverance, and more than a bit of chutzpah, lies at the heart of the Purim holiday. It is one of the reasons we are instructed to mark this raucous holiday with boundless … Read More >